I bought the Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR Macro back in 2009 thinking I would get into macro photography. Four years have passed, and I really haven't exercised any macro photography at all. I do love this lens for it's razor sharp optics, but it's a bit large, and just a bit too long for use indoor.

I've been thinking about selling the lens and getting the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G in its place. Will I miss the VR? I really like the 85mm focal length for portraits vs. 105mm. Also, the f/1.8 aperture is better considering I still shoot a lot of film with my F100.

Lastly, anyone mulled over the idea of the 1.4G vs. the 1.8G? Is the $1000 difference really worth it? I leaning on the idea that it isn't. Plus, with Nikon's lens rebates, I can get the 85mm 1.8G for $400 and have money left over from the sale of the 105mm Macro.